Scale length (fencing)

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Fencing position with a narrow scale

In fencing, the length of the scale is generally the distance between two fencers.

A distinction is made between the narrow or short scale , the medium scale and the wide scale .

  • Narrow or short length: The fencers can meet with one another with an outstretched arm.
  • Medium length: You can hit the opponent with an extended arm plus a lunge or one step forward .
  • Wide scale: In addition to the outstretched arm and the step in front , a lunge or a jump forward plus lunge ( ballestra ) is necessary for a hit . In individual cases, instead of jumping to the front, a repositioning plus failure is sufficient .
Fencing position at the academic scale

In academic or student fencing, the fencers face each other on a short scale which - at least during a course - must not be left ("fixed scale" as opposed to "loose scale" in sport fencing). This type of duel is therefore also referred to as a scale length pars pro toto .

literature

  • William M. Gaugler: Fencing: For beginners and advanced. Foil, saber, sword. Verlag Nymphenburger, 2004, ISBN 978-3-485-01020-7 .